Throughout this week I've really been trying to search my heart and I've found two things: 1). I found a lot of veins and blood and such... 2) I found that I allow fear to dictate my actions.
Why don't I ever approach guys I find attractive? I am afraid of rejection.
Why do I turn down almost all men's cuts/pixie cuts? I am afraid of messing up.
Why don't I turn right on red lights? I am afraid of getting in a car accident.
What I have noticed when I allow my fears to dictate my actions is that I remain single, I don't learn or better my skills as a hairstylist, and I get honked at. In summary, my life does not move forward.
This morning on my way to school I prayed, "God, allow me to no longer walk in fear." Today I got a pixie cut client and, for everybody's information, it looked pretty gosh darn good!
So many times we allow fear to dictate our actions and we end up missing out. As I walk into a new season I am terrified. So how do I counteract my fear?
As someone who can deal with anxiety, I know NOT to say "It'll be okay. Stop over exaggerating. It's really not that bad." So instead I'll give you this:
PRAY.
Philippians 4:6-7 "Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus."
Lately, God really has been challenging me with my prayer life. It is crazy to see the things that happen when I communicate with Christ on a daily basis! Do not believe that your fears are too small or irrelevant for Christ because trust me, He wants to hear them.
Understand that God does not lead by anxiety.
2 Timothy 1:7 "For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love, and self-discipline." God is ALWAYS with us, even the darkest valleys. About a year ago I was getting ready to go to an event but right before I was supposed to leave, I broke down in tears and had a panic attack. I called my mom and she said I probably shouldn't go and that, "God does not lead by anxiety." I don't know what would have happened if I had gone to the event, but I do know that the peace I felt not going was much greater.
Walk in Christ's perfect love.
1 John 4:18 "There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment. The one who fears is not made in perfect love." Wow, that speaks for itself. If you walk in the love that Christ has for you, I can guarantee you will experience peace like never before.
*cue God is bigger than the Boogie-Man song from Veggie Tales*
If you are afraid of boys (like me lol), afraid of the Boogie-Man, or afraid of this next season God is calling you into, do NOT allow those fears to dictate your actions. Allowing fear to choose how and where you walk is what will cause you to miss out on the beautiful things God has in store for you. Don't get stuck where you're at. Sometimes we just need to forget the fear of drowning and dive into the deep end.
Why don't I ever approach guys I find attractive? I am afraid of rejection.
Why do I turn down almost all men's cuts/pixie cuts? I am afraid of messing up.
Why don't I turn right on red lights? I am afraid of getting in a car accident.
What I have noticed when I allow my fears to dictate my actions is that I remain single, I don't learn or better my skills as a hairstylist, and I get honked at. In summary, my life does not move forward.
This morning on my way to school I prayed, "God, allow me to no longer walk in fear." Today I got a pixie cut client and, for everybody's information, it looked pretty gosh darn good!
So many times we allow fear to dictate our actions and we end up missing out. As I walk into a new season I am terrified. So how do I counteract my fear?
As someone who can deal with anxiety, I know NOT to say "It'll be okay. Stop over exaggerating. It's really not that bad." So instead I'll give you this:
PRAY.
Philippians 4:6-7 "Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus."
Lately, God really has been challenging me with my prayer life. It is crazy to see the things that happen when I communicate with Christ on a daily basis! Do not believe that your fears are too small or irrelevant for Christ because trust me, He wants to hear them.
Understand that God does not lead by anxiety.
2 Timothy 1:7 "For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love, and self-discipline." God is ALWAYS with us, even the darkest valleys. About a year ago I was getting ready to go to an event but right before I was supposed to leave, I broke down in tears and had a panic attack. I called my mom and she said I probably shouldn't go and that, "God does not lead by anxiety." I don't know what would have happened if I had gone to the event, but I do know that the peace I felt not going was much greater.
Walk in Christ's perfect love.
1 John 4:18 "There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment. The one who fears is not made in perfect love." Wow, that speaks for itself. If you walk in the love that Christ has for you, I can guarantee you will experience peace like never before.
*cue God is bigger than the Boogie-Man song from Veggie Tales*
If you are afraid of boys (like me lol), afraid of the Boogie-Man, or afraid of this next season God is calling you into, do NOT allow those fears to dictate your actions. Allowing fear to choose how and where you walk is what will cause you to miss out on the beautiful things God has in store for you. Don't get stuck where you're at. Sometimes we just need to forget the fear of drowning and dive into the deep end.
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